Saturday, May 12, 2012
Anxiety, You Suck: Reflections from Rock Bottom
Featured
Why I Shouldn’t Apply for Jobs at 2:00 a.m.
So this happened. Hi, I’m Nikki. I’m based in Berkeley, California and I’m writing in response to the [Read More]
Motorbikes, Mbale, and Microfinance
Originally published at www.greenlightapparel.com I’m sitting on the curb when the shopkeeper at the fabric store [Read More]
The Advocacy Project
As many of you know, I am currently in Palestine and Israel as an Advocacy Project Peace Fellow working with the [Read More]
Adventure
Notes on Running Naked
One day after a long run, I was standing near the trail head happily emptying the contents of a box of Annie’s Bunny Grahams when a fellow runner pointed at me and said, [Read More]
Humor
Outdoor Adventures: The Boyfriend’s Guide
1. Your girlfriend does not want to smell your socks. Ever. I don’t care what [Read More]
Running in a Circle? I Totally Got This
Have you guys seen this? I like the last one. It basically sums up a) why I started [Read More]
Trail’s Edge: Unwritten Rules of the Road for Cycling
You’ve got your cycling kit, you’ve studied up on the traffic laws, you’ve [Read More]
Travel
Grenoble on a Sunny Spring Day
Paris is chic, beautiful and busy. Sporting elegant architecture, museums on every corner, and food which people travel thousands of miles to sample, Paris is a place of [Read More]
Inspiration
Words to Live By: On Growing Up
“About the process of growing up .. What follows is tragic. We stop risking for [Read More]
Confessions of a Closet Tree Hugger
I have a confession. I am a hardcore environmentalist. I can’t help myself from [Read More]
Video: Saturday Morning Cycle
Went for a great Saturday morning ride just outside of Grenoble. I’m trying to [Read More]
Gear
Gear: Ski Boots and Socks
After much research I thoughtfully selected my ski boots and favorite ski socks. Ha. Just kidding. I got the boots on Ebay and the socks were a Christmas present. Nonetheless, I lucked out. And with the ski season coming to an end, thought I’d throw up a few [Read More]
Travel Advice: items you should never travel without
Since I’ve traveled a lot, I thought I would include a list of items that I’ve found absolutely invaluable in [Read More]
Gear: Icebreaker Cycling Jersey
Like any self-respecting cyclist I have a lycra cycling jersey or two in my closet. That said, I actually prefer my [Read More]